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Opposite of to disapprove of
To feel a desire or liking for
“Would you fancy some crumpets to go with your afternoon tea?”
To have great affection for
“He could not help but admire her because of her beauty and generous spirit.”
To advocate or show support or approval of
“It does appear that the agriculture regional commissioners appear to favour reform.”
To have a propensity for
“From a practical viewpoint, I must say that I lean towards the latter solution.”
(of an idea or suggestion) To become enthusiastic about
“It took a while, but he would eventually warm to the idea of going on a holiday.”
To admit or welcome into a place or a group
“MENSA would accept Frank as a member in 2009, a decision many regarded as questionable, given his penchant for being irrational.”
To have deep admiration for
“The students at Welton Academy would respect their English teacher John Keating for his unorthodox teaching methods.”
To give approval or authorization to
“All of the required documents are in order, meaning that the board will likely OK the deal.”
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